How to travel from Bristol to Derby, United Kingdom
The distance between Bristol and Derby is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol to Derby by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Derby.
- Duration2hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£72($85)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then take the train to Derby.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£41($49)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Derby
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bristol to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Bristol and Derby is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Bristol and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Derby is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Derby. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Derby with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.
CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bristol and Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Derby. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Derby
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | £72($85) | hourly | 210km (130 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 50m | £41($49) | every 3 hours | 209km (130 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £25($29) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
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Airports near Derby
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Derby
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Derby
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Derby